Mr. Robert E. Jeffery
December 1, 1917 - February 15, 2013
Bob Jeffery died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Otterbein Home, Lebanon, Ohio. He was born at his home place on Jeffery Road, Oregonia, Ohio, on December 1, 1917. Bob was the third generation to live in the home built in 1853. He was the youngest child born to Edward and Florence Jeffery and was preceded in death by his parents and six sisters, Ruth, Alice, Dorothy, Mildred, Esther and Virginia. He was an active farmer for 60 years. His varied activities included Production Credit Association Board, member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Past Master of Clarksville Lodge and he was Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star five times. He was a 12 year committee member of the Farms Service Agency, member of Farm Bureau Advisory Board and served 35 years on the Warren County Fair Board. Bob also served 35 years as clerk of Washington Township. Robert and his wife Laverna were married 64 years. Along with Laverna, he will be greatly missed by his daughter Ruth Johnston of Burke, Virginia, son Bill of Chandler, Arizona; Four Grandchildren: Jay Johnston of Spain, Jon Johnston of Clearwater, Florida, Vanessa Jeffery of Switzerland and Aaron of Tempe, Arizona and 8 Great-Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's name to Otterbein Benevolent Care Fund, 585 N. St. Rt. 741, Lebanon, OH 45036.
Bob Jeffery died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Otterbein Home, Lebanon, Ohio. He was born at his home place on Jeffery Road, Oregonia, Ohio, on December 1, 1917. Bob was the third generation to live in the home built in 1853. He was the... View Obituary & Service Information